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How to get fromHolyhead to County Kerryby ferry, bus, train, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to County Kerry by ferry, bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prince's Streetbus bus 300
    9h 32m
    €119–164

  2. Ferry, bus via Limerick

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 712
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    11h 48m
    €86–115

  3. Ferry, train via Mallow

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train 212 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    9h 59m
    €98–139

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    10h 2m
    €99–140

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to County Kerrycar car
    13h 34m
    €201–292

  6. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    8h 55m
    €107–211

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    9h 32m
    €102–274

Holyhead to County Kerry by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and County Kerry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to County Kerry. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the bus to Tralee Prince's Street, then take the taxi to County Kerry. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Milltown via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Station in around 9h 59m.

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